Identifying Critical Sources of Bridge Deterioration in Cold Regions through the Constructed Bridges in North Dakota
Publication: Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 15, Issue 5
Abstract
This paper presents the performance of constructed bridges in cold regions through examining the bridges in North Dakota that is one of the coldest regions in the United States. Unique approach of a combined multiple regression and geographic information system technology is employed to evaluate the performance and to identify the critical sources affecting deterioration of the 5,289 bridges sampled from the National Bridge Inventory database inspected between 2006 and 2007. Typical parameters examined include physical, material, and environmental factors associated with the existing bridges. The importance of maintenance and repair is highlighted. Traffic volume significantly influences the level of deterioration of the bridge decks. Year built is the most significant contribution to the structural deficiency of the bridges, followed by structural characteristics and traffic volumes. The presence of water particularly influences the deterioration. Concrete bridges are more durable than steel bridges. Truss systems may not be recommended for cold regions.
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Acknowledgments
The writers gratefully acknowledge the North Dakota Department of Transportation (ND DOT) for providing the bridge database. The financial contribution of the Tri-College University (Grant No. UNSPECIFIEDFAR0014142) is also appreciated. The technical contents in this paper do not necessarily represent the opinion of the funding agency and ND DOT. Mr. Amer Hmidan and Mr. Mozahid Hossain conducted the site inspection for this study. Finally, special thanks go to Mr. Gary Doerr at the ND DOT.
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Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 15 • Issue 5 • September 2010
Pages: 542 - 552
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Received: Jan 20, 2009
Accepted: Nov 17, 2009
Published online: Nov 21, 2009
Published in print: Sep 2010
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